Thousands of Kenmore Smooth-Top Electric Stoves that were sold from 2001 to 2009 were recalled because they can turn on spontaneously, fail to turn off, cause fires, or burn injuries.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Kenmore Smooth-Top Electric Range induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you were injured by a recalled Kenmore stove that turned itself on or caught on fire, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
Kenmore Stove Fire Recall
In May 2024, Kenmore (now a part of Electrolux Home Products Inc.) and Frigidaire re-announced a recall for about 203,000 free-standing electric stoves that can catch on fire.
What Happened?
At least 12 people were burned or suffered smoke inhalation injuries due to a recalled Kenmore or Frigidaire stove. There were 14 reports of fires, and more than 300 reports of the stoves behaving erratically, not turning off, or heating to the wrong temperature.
What is the Problem?
There are several safety hazards linked to the recalled Kenmore stoves, depending on the model, such as:
- 1) Turning on spontaneously without being switched on
- 2) Failing to turn off after being switched off
- 3) Heating to different temperatures than what was selected
How Many People Were Injured?
The recalled stoves were sold from 2001 through 2009. When the original recall was announced in August 2009, there were 126 reports of incidents, 4 reports of burn, and 2 reports of property damage.
Since the recall in 2009, there were an additional 212 reports of the stoves behaving erratically. The reports include 14 fires, 8 people who were burned on their hands or arms, and smoke inhalation injuries.
Safety Hazards of Recalled Kenmore Stoves
- Fire hazards
- Burn injuries
- Smoke inhalation
- Property damage
- Smoke damage
- Death
What Kenmore Stoves Are Being Recalled?
The recalled involves Frigidaire and Kenmore Free-Standing Electric Stoves with rotary knobs on the control panel, and digital displays.
The models include Frigidaire, Frigidaire Gallery, Frigidaire Professional, and Kenmore Elite Smooth-Top Electric Ranges.
They were sold nationwide at Sears and other stores from June 2001 through August 2009 for between $1,000 and $2,500.
What Should I Do?
Immediately check to see if your Kenmore or Frigidaire stove is being recalled by visiting the recall website at https://www.ema-recall.com/potentiometer/.
The website lists all of the recalled models and serial numbers, which are located on a tag on the frame of the drawer at the bottom of the unit when the drawer is opened.
Do I have a Kenmore Stove Fire Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Kenmore Smooth-Top Electric Range induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you were injured by a recalled Kenmore stove that turned itself on or caught on fire, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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